Strong's Lexicon naveh: Dwelling, habitation, pasture, abode Original Word: נָאוֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root נָוָה (navah), which means "to dwell" or "to abide." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "naveh," the concept of dwelling or habitation can be related to Greek terms such as οἶκος (oikos, G3624) meaning "house" or "home," and κατασκηνόω (kataskēnoō, G2681) meaning "to dwell" or "to encamp." Usage: The Hebrew word "naveh" primarily refers to a dwelling place or habitation. It is often used in the context of a peaceful or desirable abode, such as a pasture or a shepherd's dwelling. The term conveys a sense of tranquility and security, often associated with God's provision and care. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of a "naveh" would have been closely tied to the agrarian lifestyle of the people. Shepherds and farmers relied on fertile pastures and secure dwellings for their livelihood. The imagery of a peaceful abode would resonate deeply with a culture that valued land, family, and divine blessing. The term also carries spiritual connotations, symbolizing the presence and protection of God among His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naah Definition comely, seemly NASB Translation becoming (2), comely (1), fitting (3), lovely (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs נָאוֶה adjective comely, seemly; — ׳נ masculine Songs 2:14 3t.; feminine נָאוָה Psalm 33:1 4t., נָוָה Jeremiah 6:2; — 1 comely, beautiful, of woman Songs 1:5; Songs 6:4 ("" יָפָה) of face Songs 2:14 (מַרְאֶה) so נָוָה Jeremiah 6:2 (figurative of Jerusalem; "" מְעֻנָּגָה); of mouth Songs 4:3 ("" שְׂפָתוֺת). 2 seemly, of praise תְּהִלָּה Psalm 33:1; Psalm 147:1; subject שְׂפַתיֶֿתֶר Proverbs 17:7 (compare Songs 4:3); תַּעֲנוּג Cant 19:10; כָּבוֺד Cant 26:1. So also Psalm 93:5 Masora (anomalous feminine) see [נאה] above נְאוֺת see II. [ נָוָה] below II. נוה. נאם √ of following; compare Strong's Exhaustive Concordance becometh, comely, seemly From na'ah or naveh; suitable, or beautiful -- becometh, comely, seemly. see HEBREW na'ah see HEBREW naveh Forms and Transliterations הַנָּוָה֙ הנוה וְֽנָאוָ֔ה ונאוה נָאוֶ֑ה נָאוֶ֖ה נָאוֶ֣ה נָאוֶֽה׃ נָאוָ֖ה נָאוָ֣ה נָאוָ֥ה נאוה נאוה׃ han·nā·wāh hannaVah hannāwāh nā·wāh nā·weh naVah naVeh nāwāh nāweh venaVah wə·nā·wāh wənāwāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 33:1 HEB: בַּֽיהוָ֑ה לַ֝יְשָׁרִ֗ים נָאוָ֥ה תְהִלָּֽה׃ NAS: Praise is becoming to the upright. KJV: [for] praise is comely for the upright. INT: the LORD to the upright is becoming Praise Psalm 147:1 Proverbs 17:7 Proverbs 19:10 Proverbs 26:1 Songs 1:5 Songs 2:14 Songs 4:3 Songs 6:4 Jeremiah 6:2 10 Occurrences |
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groan, sigh; perhaps also Late Hebrew נוּם speak). 
